What was meant to be a 6:57am Monday tee time at Wynnum golf club on the east side of Brisbane became a 3pm Tee time at Horton park golf club two hours north on the Sunshine coast. The change was brought about by heaving rain in the area over a period of about three days. While the rain never stopped it did ease to where we could at least get onto the course. However, conditions were difficult. All these things presented an interesting challenge to me during the qualifying process. However, I kept in the the front of my mind that these were all things that I could not control and it was important for me to stay in the present with a mindful approach.
Despite having a good mental attitude it wasn't my day on Monday and at the close of the days play I was sitting at 2 over par through 13 holes. I was back early this morning for a 6am restart which meant I was up at 3am and on the road at 3:45am. Again this presents a great challenge and an opportunity to practice. I played the last five holes well making one birdie and four pars to finish the round with a one over par score of 73. Not what I was looking for but as always I will find positives where I can as well as area that need improvement.
I had my brother looping for me on the first day which was great. He did a very good job especially given how wet it was, keeping my clubs dry was not an easy job and he did it exceptionally well. Also, during the long delay I had the chance to catch up with a number of guys who I grew up playing junior and amateur golf with and see what they had been up to over the past four and a half years while I was in school. It was great to exchange stories.
Next for me is the final stage of the Australasian PGA Tour qualifying school. I will be heading down to Melbourne later next week. In the meantime I will work on my game a little with my coach to prepare.
Hit em hard, they'll be slow!
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